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Originally Posted by Moneyhands23
I really don't want another player that needs to work on his skating :/
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From Scott Wheeler of The Athletic, who ranks Sillinger 10th:
Sillinger’s got a wow factor to his game that few prospects in this draft class have (outside of Johnson). He has been sensational with the Stampede in the USHL, using his slick hands and one-on-one to get to the home plate area, and his shot to finish. Sillinger, who is a dual citizen through his dad (former NHLer Mike Sillinger), has also made the decision to stay in Sioux Falls until the season is over, instead of returning to Medicine Hat for the start of the WHL season (which would have required he quarantine for 14 days). His ability to score from mid-to-long range with his wrister and one-timer, create for himself, and then open up his vision when he’s marked closely to play pucks to his linemates makes him a ton of fun to watch. He also already looks like a pro in terms of his frame, which helps him stay on pucks and win 50-50 pucks along the wall.
Though he’s not a burner as a skater, he looks quicker this season than he did a year ago, strengthening the likelihood that his top-six skill will translate.
That was encouraging for me to read.